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HDCN 6355 - Affirmative Therapy with LGBTQ+ Individuals: Advocacy Across the Lifespan

Credits: 3

Introduces a culturally competent framework to facilitate understanding of theories, legislation, and practice that inform work with LGBTQ+ individuals. Topics include intersectionality and sexual/affectional minority identity formation; gender identity; internalized homoprejudice; transference and countertransference issues; religion and spirituality; the harmful effects of reparative therapy; physical and mental health issues; the socio-political history and current climate; HIV/AIDS; substance abuse issues; and barriers to affirmative and effective services. Students learn strategies to become effective change agents, leaders, and advocates with the populations they serve and their local, national, and global communities. (*updated* 10/6/2020)


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